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Privacy Notice
Tabgha Foundation
Last updated: 2024

1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
a) Personal information you disclose to us.
In Short: We collect personal information that you provide to us such as name, address, contact information, and payment details (where applicable).

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when filling in a contact form or application form, expressing an interest in obtaining information about us or our services, or otherwise contacting us. The personal information we collect can include the following:

Name and Contact Data: We collect your first and last name, email address, postal address, phone number, date of birth, and other similar data.
Payment Data: We collect data necessary to process your online payments. Such online payments are all made via Paypal. You should review its privacy policies and contact the payment processor directly to respond to your questions.
All personal information that you provide to us must be true, complete, and accurate, and you must notify us of any changes to such personal information.

b) Information collected automatically.
In Short: Some information – such as IP address and/or browser and device characteristics – is collected automatically when you visit our website or apps.

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our website or mobile apps. This information does not reveal your specific identity but may include device and usage information such as your IP address, browser and device characteristics, operating system, language preferences, referring URLs, device name, country, location, and other technical information.

c) Information collected through our Apps.
In Short: We may collect information through Google Analytics regarding your mobile device, push notifications, and tracking data described above when you use our apps.

Mobile Device Data: We may collect device information such as your mobile device ID, model and manufacturer, operating system version information, and IP address.
Push Notifications: We may request to send you push notifications regarding the mobile application. If you wish to opt out from receiving these types of communications, you may turn them off in your device’s or apps’ settings.
2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We collect and process personal data in accordance with local and EU data protection laws, in compliance with our legal obligations, and/or your consent.

We may use the information we collect or receive from you, to do any or all of the following. In some instances, where this is legally required, processing will only occur on your specific consent:

Send you updates and information about our latest news, courses, events, and resources we hope you’ll find useful. We may also update you about any changes to our terms, conditions, and policies. You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send or by contacting us using the details provided below. You will then be removed from the email list.
Fulfill and manage your applications/requests. We may use your information to fulfill and manage your applications, requests, and (where applicable) payments made through our website or apps.
Deliver promotional ads to you via social media. We may use the data you provided on social media to deliver promotional ads. You may opt out from receiving targeted ads by accessing the privacy settings of the applicable social media platform.
Request feedback from you. We may use your information to request feedback and to contact you about your use of our website and mobile apps.
Protect our sites for legal reasons. We may use your information as part of our efforts to keep our website or mobile apps safe and secure.
Enforce our terms, conditions, and policies for legal reasons.
For other purposes. We may use your information to evaluate and improve our website, mobile apps, services, and your experience.
3. WILL YOUR INFORMATION BE SHARED WITH ANYONE?
In Short: We only share information with your consent, to comply with laws, to protect your rights, or to fulfill obligations.

We only share and disclose your information in the following situations:

Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information where we are legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
Vital Interests and Legal Rights: We may disclose your information where we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potential violations of our policies, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person and illegal activities, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.
With your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.
Technology Providers
Throughout our website and mobile app, we make use of several third-party technology providers in order to deliver the best possible online experience to visitors. The Privacy Policies of these providers can be accessed by following the links below:

Google Privacy Policy
Google Privacy Policy (English)
4. DO WE USE COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES?
In Short: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and store your information.

Cookie Policy
This website uses cookies (files containing an identifier that is sent by a web server and stored by your browser). The cookie identifier is sent back to the server every time the browser makes a page request.

Analytics cookies are used by this site. The analytics server providers generate statistical information about how the website is used, to then create reports. Our analytics service providers’ privacy policies can be found here:

Google Privacy Policy
Hotjar Privacy Policy
Third-party cookies are also used by this site. These originate from sites other than this one, like linking to our social media accounts. We have no control over how these cookies may be used, but you can check their websites to see how they are being used. You may opt out from third-party cookies by accessing the third-party links.

Managing Cookies
Cookies may be blocked by adjusting the settings of your browser; however, this may have a negative impact upon the usability of the site. Below are instructions for blocking cookies in popular browsers:

5. DO WE USE GOOGLE MAPS?
In Short: Yes, we use Google Maps for the purpose of providing better service.


This website, app, or Facebook uses Google Maps APIs. You may find the Google Maps APIs Terms of Service here. To better understand Google’s Privacy Policy, please refer to this link.

6. HOW LONG DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION?
In Short: We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law or upon acknowledgement by our office of your written request for removal.

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. You have the right to request access to, or update your personal data by submitting your request in writing to our office. We will retain your data and send you updates until your written request for removal is acknowledged by our Office without undue delay.

7. HOW DO WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION SAFE?
In Short: We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures.

We implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal data we process. However, please also note that we cannot guarantee that the internet itself is 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our website or mobile apps is at your own risk. You should only access the services within a secure environment.

8. DO WE COLLECT INFORMATION FROM MINORS?
In Short: We do not knowingly collect data from minors under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors under 16 years of age without prior parental consent. Our website/s or apps are not directed or targeted towards, nor intended for use by persons under the age of 16. However, communications done via social media platforms are managed in accordance with the privacy policy of the respective social media platform, which by law permits a lower age of consent of 13 years. If we learn or are advised that personal information from users less than 16 years of age has been collected (except in cases of social media platforms), we will take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records.

9. WHAT ARE YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS?
In Short: You may review, change, or request removal of your data at any time.

If you believe we are unlawfully processing your personal information, you also have the right to complain to the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner (www.idpc.gov.mt).

10. DO WE MAKE UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE?
In Short: Yes, we will update this notice as necessary to stay compliant with relevant laws.

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Revised” date and the updated version will be effective as soon as it is accessible. We encourage you to review this privacy notice frequently to be informed of how we are protecting your information.

11. HOW CAN YOU CONTACT US ABOUT THIS NOTICE?
Tabgha Foundation
55 San Gorg Preca Street,
Hamrun HMR 1600,
Malta
Tel: +356 21241010
Email: info@youthfellowship.org
Website: youthfellowship.org